WIP Critique Caesar

[brian]

Just about finished this fella.I had big problems with matting down some of the surfaces which turned into a bit of a nightmare.I must have used at least 4 types of matt varish with crap results,so i ended up overpainting the afflicted areas and then under the lamp.Seems to have worked ,but a very frustrating time.
Brian

 

[Nap]

Brian,

Like the flesh and the Reds ...looks great

Thanks for sharing

Nap

 

[Aveleira]

Another beautifull piece Brian! You sure have some very quick brushes!
I like the tones and the overall vibe of the figure.

Regards
Pedro

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

You will have an incredible display at Euro Brian
this seems to be a stellar year for you with every piece showing the same level of quality.

I like the naturalness of your faces & richness of the other materials.
Nothing ever seems overdone.

And your photos are also improving

Stay safe
Mike

 

[Marco22]

love the flesh !

 

[bistray]

The face and the reds are amazing

 

[Viking Bob]

Really like this, superb painting. lovely reds.
Regards

Bob

 

[Gellso]

Really nice work on this Brian.

Apparantly Vallejo matt varnish through an airbrush is the choice of matt varnish for aero modellers this year.
I caught up with one of my aircraft mates at Edinburgh who recommended it.

G

 

[davidmitchell]

Looking fantastic Brian, will it make it to Euro.?


Cheers Davie

 

[ghamilt1]

Looks fantastic Brian. I wish I could be in Folkstone to see them all in person. I was really interested to hear you had problems with matting the surfaces. I had the same problem with my own version, and I never have problems with glossy finishes. I must have used 4 coats of different matt finishes myself. It's still shiny! Well, best of luck at Euro.

 

[Ferris]

That is just stunning painting Brian, love it!

Cheers
Adrian

 

[smudger1960]

Nothing short of brilliant mate,I hope this is coming down to Folkestone with you ?,this is one of the best Roman busts on the market and youv'e nailed it beautifully,see you on Friday Bri

 

[storm_zh]

Fantastic work! Especially like the face and red cloak!

 

[brian]

Looking fantastic Brian, will it make it to Euro.?


Cheers Davie

This ones in doubt for Euro,as i'm not totally happy with the finished bust,but i'm already taking 8 busts and 2 figures.

 

[Mark S]

Brilliant work Brian.

 

[megroot]

incredible work Brian.

marc

 

[debrito]

he definitely will need glass, Strabismus

 

[tonydawe]

Hail Brian. Hail Caesar. Beautiful painting mate

 

[Metal Extremo]

Hello Brian.
Another amazing bust from you. Like a lot, all the parts of it. A shame the problem with matt varnish. I had the same problem in the past, cause i use acrilics, and reds and blues use to have a satin efect. Since i found Ultra Matt Varnish from AK i don't have problems. I put the varnish with the colours, with brush and airbrush, but i you use oils, you can give it after end the paint too